Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Native American Romance

I've always loved history, especially Native American romance. Perhaps because of a romance in my own family. My grandmother told of her own grandfather, a Cherokee man, who went to Texas before it was a state and returned to Georgia over a decade later with an Apache wife. It was a marriage that lasted a lifetime, and they had a large and happy family. During the Civil War this woman fed Union troops and kept her family safe. She was a healer, a provider, and a profound influence on all around her--with perhaps a bit of a temper. My grandmother loved visiting her grandparents and hearing their stories, but she said it wasn't a good day for a visit when they arrived at the house and Grandpap was sitting outside in the front yard, along with all his belongings- (evidently, her grandmother often threw him out of the house.) These grandparents had a lasting impression on my grandmother and she spoke of them quite fondly.

The Earth Songs is an exciting series dedicated to Native American romance, and the people who shaped a nation. The Cactus Rose Line is currently accepting Earth Songs submissions.

2 comments:

My husband and I lived in Oklahoma three years while he earned a Ph.d from OSU.I already knew some history of the Cherokee,but I learned more about the Five Civilized Tribes while in residence in the state.The Trail of Tears episode in our history became more engaging and heartbreaking when I read about the event and the people. Few people know that many Cherokee were plantation owners in Georgia before the Civil War. Your story was touching. Celia

SUBMISSIONS

We are currently looking for submissions in this line and for our Native American Series "Earth Songs"

For Earth Songs:The stories can be set anywhere in the United States among any Native American tribe, but must take place between 1870 and 1890. Each story should involve a Native American hero, heroine, or both. Historical accuracy is essential.

We're looking for believable stories, 40K and under in length, with fully developed characters and a happily ever after ending.